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Secluded Camp Connell Home w/ Deck + Fireplace!

Entire home in Camp Connell, CA

16 guests·6 bedrooms·4.5 bathrooms
3.2 · 5 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Ideal launchpad for ski trips, hiking, and alpine adventures.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Sprawling forest-view deck for outdoor dining and sunset gatherings.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Versatile game hub with pool, ping-pong, foosball, and board games.

Property details

Enter a woodland getaway when you pull up to the Cottage Springs lodge. Situated at an altitude of 6,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and surrounded by state parks, ski slopes, and pristine fishing lakes, the lodge is perfect for avid skiers, fishers, or hikers! Wine taste at Hatcher, Lavender Ridge, and Newsom Harlow wineries in downtown Murphys, then return to this 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom vacation rental to host an evening soiree on the spacious deck overlooking a lush forest landscape.

The space
824 Sq Ft Deck | 2,624 Sq Ft Home | Pool & Ping Pong Table

Spend quality time together in this remodeled cabin across from the former Cottage Springs Ski & Snow Area!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed, Twin Rollaway Bed | Living Room: Futon

INDOOR LIVING: Rustic-style decor, fireplace w/ stone mantel, flat-screen TV, foosball table, pool/ping pong table, board games, desk w/ monitor
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ 3 outdoor dining tables, seasonal gas grill (unavailable Nov-March)
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, new dishware, breakfast bar, gas range, coffee maker, Crock-Pot, spices, microwave, blender
GENERAL: Linens/towels, free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, trash bags, paper towels, iron/board, 2 washer/dryers, heating
FAQ: No A/C
PARKING: Carport and driveway (3 vehicles), parking lot (open parking)

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: the gas grill is unavailable during the winter season from approximately November to March

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 queen Bed, 2 single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 queen Bed, 1 single Bed

Bedroom 5

4 single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 queen Bed

Common space

1 sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Indoor fireplace

    Indoor fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

  • Dedicated workspace

    Dedicated workspace

Guest reviews

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Keysha

Keysha

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February 2026

Review on the Cabin: Pros: 1. Was close to the sno park close to Bear Valley and Big Trees National Park where we hiked. 2. The deck and backyard was vast that the kids were able to be at close range while they played outside (would have been much better if there was snow) 3. Enough rooms and bathrooms for our group. 4. New and updated kitchen appliances. 5. Early check-in time and late check- out..and easy check in/out. Cons: 1. Sheets in 2 bedrooms (especially the middle with a bathroom) had unexplained stains and dirt on the sheets and comforter but there's a laundry area where you can just rewash the sheets. 2. Keep away from the pool table altogether..legs will come off. Keep eyes on kids. 3. Bring your own dish sponge and soap, dishwasher pods, extra garbage bags and paper towels. 4. Hot water heating was a problem. The water heater in shower by the kitchen works just great, but the rest of the house we needed space out shower times or one shower at a time. 5. Some fixtures in the house was also falling apart like the curtain rod in the kids bedroom and the foosball table.

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Zamary

Terrible

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May 2025

Sorry to leave this honest comment but the house/cabin was not so good. Most of the bedrooms and bathrooms were falling apart, almost all of the sinks in the bathrooms were clogged and filthy with barely any water pressure throughout the bathrooms. The house was littered with huge ants and spiders. There was a strong odor throughout the entire house. The only place our group really enjoyed was the patio. Recommendations to the owners, please include updated pictures of the entire house and be honest about the condition of the entire property. We had to leave 1 day early because of the poor condition of the house.

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Karen

4.7

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January 2025

My family and I loved our stay at this property so much that we are already planning to book it once again. We can’t wait to spend another unforgettable weekend. Keep up the good work and we’ll be back soon.

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GARY

Overall positive experience with a few suggestions …

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June 2024

More beds than we’d expected and the young kids loved the bunk bed room. Great gathering areas in living room , kitchen and lovely deck. Two laundry areas was a bonus but were disappointed in a few things… ants , no dishcloths to wipe off tables and counters and no dustpan … only a broom! Also when you have 17 people using the toilets for 6 days and nights you need more TP than 2 rolls in each bathroom… We all loved the Calaveras State Park which is just down the road and had fun at the lumber museum in Arnold and the park in Murphys with the playground and river. Would recommend this for a large group especially!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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